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Ottoman Navy Warships 1914–18

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A comprehensive, in-depth look at the warships of the Ottoman Navy of World War I, their specifications and operational history. The definitive English language work on the Aegean arms race.

At the start of the 20th century the Ottoman Navy was a shadow of its former might. Years of defeat, nepotism, and neglect had left it with a mix of obsolete vessels, whilst the list of prospective enemies was ever-growing. Though it ordered two dreadnoughts - the ultimate naval weapon of the age - from the British, the Ottoman Navy fielding a modern German battlecruiser and state-of-the-art light cruiser instead - with dramatic consequences.

In this meticulous study, Ryan Noppen presents a fresh appraisal of the technical aspects and operations of the warships of the Ottoman Navy in World War I. It is the first work of its kind in the English language - produced with a wealth of rare material with the co-operation of the Turkish Consulate and Navy.

Packed with precise technical specifications, revealing illustrations and exhaustive research, this is an essential guide to a crucial chapter in the Aegean arms race.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Ottoman Warships
Operations
Conclusion

Product details

Published Jul 20 2015
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781472806208
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 b/w; 7 col
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 227
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Ryan K. Noppen

Ryan K. Noppen is a military author and consultant…

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Paul Wright

Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for mos…

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